NSW has the fastest-growing economy in Australia and Victoria's showing fine job stats, but all may not be rosy.
Former Liberal Leader John Hewson critical of Tony Abbott's response to Bronwyn Bishop expenses scandal
Jane Lee, Gareth Hutchens, James Bullen, Rachel Browne Former Liberal leader John Hewson says the Prime Minister cannot continue to support Speaker Bronwyn Bishop throughout her expenses scandal, warning it will come at "enormous political cost."
Increase GST to 15 per cent and broaden to raise $256 billion: accountants
Jessica Irvine The Abbott Government should strike a quarter-of-a-trillion-dollar "grand deal" to increase the GST to 15 per cent and remove all exemptions, in return for personal income tax cuts and greater spending on pensions, health and education.
Petrol stations refusing to convert fuel to address petrol sniffing issue
Sarah Whyte Petrol stations in the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia are resisting increased pressure from the federal government to convert their fuel to combat the issue of petrol-sniffing, saying it is expensive.
ATO seeks to make tax disputes resolution more cordial
Nassim Khadem The Australian Taxation Office is making changes to its dispute resolution processes and would like to extend independent reviews for small business but it can't because it lacks resources, says Debbie Hastings, who heads the ATO's review and dispute resolution area.
Bronwyn Bishop digs in as office confirms she signed her expense report without checking it
James Massola Under-fire Speaker Bronwyn Bishop did not check her expenses before she signed off on the six-monthly Finance Department report which revealed the notorious $5227 helicopter charter flight.
Bob Ellis reveals he has weeks to live
Daisy Dumas 'The news is very bad' wrote Bob Ellis on his film and political blog.
Federal Circuit Court risks losing six judges, registries
Jane Lee The Federal Circuit Court risks losing its registries and at least six judges if people do not continue to pay more money to divorce their partners.
Bronwyn Bishop slugs taxpayers $1000 a day for private limo costs
Adam Gartrell Bronwyn Bishop charged taxpayers almost $1000 a day to travel by private limousine during her $90,000 fortnight in Europe.
Solar subsidies: Pensioners could miss out on lower power bills after Abbott government solar cuts
Nicole Hasham On cold days Mal Owen is happy to run an electric heater in the bathroom, and doesn't worry about the cost.